Photo: Moon over Lake Washington

Sunday, October 13, 2019

Photo by Cynthia Sheridan

The moon over Lake Washington. 
Taken from the Lake Forest Park Civic Club.




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LFP Police Pink Patch Project 2019



The Pink Patch Project is an innovative public awareness campaign designed to bring attention to the fight against breast cancer and to support breast cancer research organizations in combating this devastating disease.

In 2015, the Irwindale Police Department in California ran with the idea and sold their patches to the community, raising over $20,000 for one of the nation's largest and most effective cancer centers, the City of Hope.

Chief Anthony Miranda took the idea to the Los Angeles Police Chiefs Association and 25 local agencies came on board.

Today, the program has expanded to several hundred partner agencies throughout the world and includes partners from police, sheriff, fire, EMS and federal departments worldwide, including the Lake Forest Park Police department.

These bright pink patches have been specially designed by the Lake Forest Park Police Department. Officers will wear them during October, in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Pink patches and challenge coins are available for purchase at the LFP Police Department while supplies last: the patches are $10 each or 2 for $15. 

The coins are $10.

Your purchase of Lake Forest Park Pink Patches helps support Cancer Lifeline, a local organization that delivers a vast array of services to cancer victims, cancer survivors, and their families.

Checks should be made out directly to Cancer Lifeline; cash is also accepted.

Come down to the LFP Police Department on the second floor at City Hall and get your patch or pin -- or both. Lake Forest Park City Hall, 17425 Ballinger Way NE, Lake Forest Park 98155

Please take a moment to remember those we have lost and support those fighting the battle.




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Book review by Aarene Storms: Book Woman of Troublesome Creek

Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michele Richardson

Cussy Mary Carter is one of the few, the strong... a "book woman" hired by the WPA in 1935 to carry books, magazines and newspapers on horseback to isolated homes and schools in the hollers of eastern Kentucky.

The work is hard, and librarians are expected to ride 100 or more miles each week through terrible weather, but it's one of the few jobs available to a woman in that place and time-- especially a blue woman.

Cussy, like some of her kin, suffers from methemoglobinemia, a congenital disorder that causes an abnormal balance in hemoglobin, resulting in blue skin and chocolate-brown blood. 

Cussy is perfectly healthy, but she is as blue as a summer sky. And in 1930's Kentucky, strong prejudice prevails against colored people, whether the color be black, brown, or even blue.

The town doctor offers Cussy a cure-- a simple pill that will turn her "white as flour." But will a change of color solve all her problems?

Highly recommended for readers who enjoy historical fiction backed by a ton of research, and for anyone who has ever loved a librarian. <3 br="">

The events may not have happened; still, the story is true. --R. Silvern

Aarene Storms, youth services librarian
Richmond Beach and Lake Forest Park Libraries, KCLS astorms@kcls.org



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Home sales in Lake Forest Park September 2019

The following are properties that sold in Lake Forest Park during the month of September 2019. Data compiled for the Shoreline Area News by the Shoreline Windermere office.




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Completing the Link between the Interurban Trail and the I-5 Pedestrian Bridge

By Larry Lowary

Preliminary planning for a final shared-use path between the Interurban Trail and the 195th St I-5 Pedestrian Bridge in Shoreline will begin soon with construction to be completed within three years.

The one-block project between 5th Ave NE and the overpass bridge will be funded by a $500,000 Complete Streets Program grant from the Washington Transportation Improvement Board.

City transportation planner Nora Daley-Peng
Photo by Larry Lowary

City transportation planner Nora Daley-Peng says although the project has not been designed yet, the final elements will likely include an extra-wide sidewalk to accommodate pedestrians and bikes, signage, and bollards (to prevent cars and vehicles other than bikes from crossing the bridge.)

The new section will complete the link between the Interurban Trail and the pedestrian and bike bridge and will ultimately connect with the city’s “Trail Along the Rail” and perhaps, at some future date, the Burke Gilman Trail.

The link has been under development since 2011 when the first section --- a pedestrian and bike trail --- was built between Meridian Ave N and 1st Ave NE. In 2014 that section was expanded upon with construction of a shared use path between 1st Ave NE and 5th Ave NE.

In 2017 the link was extended west from Meridian to Ashworth with major sidewalk construction renovation as part of the Echo Lake Safe Routes to School program. At the same time a signalized pedestrian crossing was installed at Meridian Ave N and 195th St. And in 2018 a new sidewalk was built between the Interurban Trail and Ashworth.

Details of the project were unveiled earlier this week as Daley-Peng and other city officials, including mayor Will Hall, joined a group of 25 Shoreline residents and city and Sound Transit staff on a walking tour of a portion of the “Trail Along the Rail” alignment between the 185th Sound Transit Light Rail Station and the 195th pedestrian bridge.

The projects, among efforts to make the city more walkable, have earned praise by Feet First, a local organization that promotes walkable cities.

“The City of Shoreline’s proposed pedestrian improvements around the future 145th and 185th light rail stations are the most ambitious plans of any City in the Sound Transit area. 
"These improvements strive to make traveling by foot not only safe, but also pleasant and convenient. Inspired by Shoreline’s City Planner Nora Daley-Peng’s study trip to Finland this year, the City is working toward the goal of transforming from a suburb to a people-oriented community using a menu of policy transformation, creating a high-quality multi-modal network.
“What Shoreline has been able to accomplish and is planning to do sets the bar for other cities in the region. As Mountlake Terrace, Seattle, and Snohomish County solidify the plans for the streets around their stations, there is much to learn from the City of Shoreline and Daley-Peng’s examples in creating streets that put pedestrians’ safety, convenience, and experience first.”


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Football: Good Guys Wear White

Des Fox returns one of two interceptions


By Rob Oxford

Dressed in their road white uniforms, the Shorecrest Scots made their ceremonial entrance into Shoreline Stadium behind the Highland Pipers and wasted no time getting down to business. The Stanwood Spartans had won the coin toss and elected to kick, a decision that would prove to be their undoing.

On the first play of the game, the Scots executed what had to have been a new play recently added to their arsenal. Senior QB Eladio Fountain took the snap from Center Damarious Kellogg-Duncan and handed it to Des Fox who was coming “in motion” from the left side. We’ve seen this play before and with Fox’s speed, the Junior Receiver normally keeps the ball and scurries for several yards up field. This time however, something different occurred. Instead of advancing toward the line of scrimmage, Fox (a former Quarterback) took a few steps backward and dropped a dime into the waiting hands of #9 Derrick Williams 40 plus yards downfield. The play jolted both the home crowd and the Stanwood Defense.

Three plays later, following a 6-yard carry by Marcus Selzler, Eladio Fountain would take the ball himself and put the first 6 points on the left side of the scoreboard... the only side that would display points the entire night. Gavin Dalziel, who continues to be flawless on PAT’s (Point After Touchdown) added a single digit making the score 7 – 0 Scots. Little did anyone know at the time that because of the team's stout Defense, those 7 points would prove to be enough to lift the Scots to a record of 5 and 1 on the season.

The Scots 2nd series on offense started in what some familiar with the team might consider “typical Highlander fashion.” A false start pushed them back 5, but the following pass play to WR Derek Williams resulted in positive yardage and a Scots' first down. On 3rd and 10 a screen pass fell short, but Stanwood was called for a personal foul/roughing the passer. The first of what would be many unnecessary penalties perpetrated by a frustrated Spartan team.

Utilizing several targets including Senior WR Carlos Torres, who had one of his best games this season, Fountain was then successful moving the ball downfield, something he struggled to do in the first half of last week's game. Finding open receivers on hitch routes, screen passes and another perfectly thrown ball to Torres, the Scots were once again knocking on the door. Following another pass to Torres which moved the ball inside the 10-yard line, RB Markus Selzler followed the blocking of his front line and rumbled for 6 yards and an additional 6 points for the Scots. Dalziel would effortlessly tack on another PAT and the Scots would have the 14 – 0 advantage.

From the cheap seats, the Scots Offensive Line appeared to have a great night against what is customarily a much bigger Stanwood team. With the exception of a couple unfortunate sacks, Seniors James Huffman, Andrew Pellham, Kellogg-Duncan and Junior Jordan Glesener provided much needed pass protection and opened some big holes for the Scots runners. Especially notable was the work of 5’9 215 lb Junior Guard Jacob Halvorson, holding his own against the Spartans biggest player, 6’4 290 lb Nose Tackle Bryan Henderson.

Following a 7 yard pass to Torres, a frustrated Spartan Defender would blatantly grind #1’s helmet into the turf resulting in a 15-yard unsportsmanlike penalty and the ball being placed half the distance to the goal. Under pressure and forced to scramble, the Scots' Fountain would fumble and Stanwood would stave off another Highlander score… at least for the time being.

#26 Tylor SanNicolas carried the ball well for the Spartans, darting up field for a 37-yard gain, but a stop at the line of scrimmage by #7 Markus Selzler and a timely sack by Junior Linebacker Robbie Oxford prevented Stanwood from putting any points on the board before the end of the first quarter.

Friday Night’s game at Shoreline Stadium literally had everything a Highlander football fan could possibly want. Defensive pressure up front by James Huffman, Marcus Tidwell, Derrick Williams and Jordan Glesener, tight coverage in the secondary by Mo Dean, Des Fox, Zane Morga-Baisac and Jacob Cruz, combined with a timely sack by Junior Linebacker Jaxon Taylor, again forced the Spartans to punt. The result was a block by Cruz who caught the bouncing ball in stride and streaked 45 yards towards the goal line for a touchdown.

After another defensive stop, the Spartans would turn the ball over once again. This time however, the Scots Offense would struggle. On 4th and 9, leading by 21, it seemed as though the coaching staff might be bold enough to go for it. Instead Fountain in shotgun formation, quick-kicked a 30-yard punt and the well-rested Scots Defense again took to the field.

After a couple nice carries by SanNicolas, the Spartans got caught holding. Now forced to pass in order to sustain their drive, Stanwood QB #17 Caden Lukehart was intercepted by Des Fox. Unbeknownst at the time, that play would be a sign of great things to come from #2.

Possession would again change hands and just when it looked as though the Spartans might be able to mount a scoring drive, #20 Jaxon Taylor added to his impressive statistics with a fumble recovery.

With a little over two minutes left in the first half, the Scots weren’t done scoring. QB Fountain racked up 17 yards on his own and then placed the perfect pass into the arms of Fox who wormed his way closer to the end zone with some impressive extra effort. Fountain then muscled his way across the goal line for another touchdown and the Scots led 28 – 0.

Scots on the tackle


With only seconds left in the half, #30 Savion Lucero prevented the Spartans from scoring by chasing down a Stanwood ball carrier from behind. Hoping to wipe the goose egg from their side of the scoreboard, Stanwood maneuvered their way down field and instead of opting for what would have been a chip shot field goal for 3 points, the offense tried punching it on a 4th and goal. On what was probably their best play of the night, the Scots Defense came up big and stuffed the Spartans as the clock ran out.

Stanwood would receive the ball to start the 2nd half and #34 Isaac Ortega, another tough runner for the Spartans, would return the kickoff to the 46-yard line. Following a couple tackles for loss, Scots CB Zane Morga-Baisac made a text book open field tackle preventing another long run. Continuing to move the ball and inside the Scots 10 yard line a pass from Lukehart fell short. Facing another 4th down, an ill-advised toss was picked off by Des Fox who outran every Spartan Defender for a 96 yard touchdown return.

35 – 0 Scots

When healthy, Senior Markus Selzler is undoubtedly one of the best athletes in WesCo 3A South and he showed why on Friday night. Another sack on Stanwood’s QB Caden Lukehart, added to the 6’0 Junior's many woes and on the very next play, another pick 6 was thrown to Des Fox, his 3rd interception and second touchdown of the night. With that play, Fox solidified himself as an Everett Herald “Player of the Week” candidate.

Now leading 42 – 0 the Scots Defense continued to apply pressure, and on more than one occasion had Stadium Announcer Wyatt Tonkin referring to Stanwood’s position on the field as “1st and a cab ride”.

When it appeared the Spartans might finally have a chance to put some points on the board, another fumble was recovered by Shorecrest and the Offense went back to work. Solid running by Gabe Nelson and Marcus Tidwell allowed the Scots to burn up the remainder of the 3rd Quarter.

During the first 8 minutes of the 4th quarter Stanwood kept fighting but were simply unable to mount any type of meaningful drive. Assisted by Senior Defensive Lineman Mac Holland, a strip sack and fumble recovered by Robbie Oxford gave the ball back to the Scots and allowed Coach Brandon Christensen to comfortably rest his starters.

With 4:33 remaining, Backup QB Carson Christiansen kept the ball on the ground and allowed Sophomore RB’s Daryl Scott and Ben Seather-Brady to add even more yardage to their season totals.

Although by this time the Stanwood Starting Defense had taken their blows, they remained on the field and the Scots 2nd string Offensive Line continued to pound the rock and burn up the clock.

By the final buzzer, the Shorecrest Scots had pronounced their intention of remaining a one loss team. Now, with 2 games remaining in the regular season and in a 4-way tie with Edmonds/Woodway, Meadowdale and Snohomish, the Scots are in complete control of their own destiny.

A win next week at Edmonds Stadium against Meadowdale and a final victory at home against Lynnwood on October 25th would culminate in the type of season Coach Christensen, his team and Shorecrest fans have waited for and wanted for a very, very long time.

Shorecrest 42 - Stanwood 0

No pressure Coach.




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Letter to the Editor: Consider the consequences of individual and community choices

Saturday, October 12, 2019

To the Editor:

Indigenous Day, replacing Columbus Day, occurs this Monday, Oct. 14, 2019. The history of the Seattle area informs on the relationship of whites and Native tribes who occupied the section of the North American continent which this nation claims as its boundaries. Native tribes occupied this land for more than 10,000 years, retaining its lands, waters and the atmospheres in pristine condition, living a healthy sustainable subsistence life style, and utilizing resources as necessary for survival.

In 1851 the Denny party of about 20 people landed at Alki point, soon followed first by scores, then by hundreds, then thousands and then tens and hundreds of thousands. As soon as white landed they began stripping the area of trees, selling them to far off places, filling in the tidal lands which once produced an abundance of crustaceans, hosed down hillsides, covered creeks, straightened the Duwamish River, and erected building after building, only to tear these down and replace them soon after.

Less than 50 years after whites arrived they wrote laws that discriminated against native people, justified their removal to small areas of land hardly the equivalent of their usual and accustomed occupancy, basically committing genocide against Native peoples, a pattern that continues yet today.

Now, 168 years later this land is covered over with concrete, asphalt, steel and glass, fresh and salt waters are polluted and poisoned, salmon are disappearing along with the iconic orcas, birds, bees, butterflies and other insects are becoming extinct. We have destroyed this incredibly beautiful and productive area of this continent with our commercialism and consumerism, exhausting and extinguishing all resources.

Now is a good time to rethink our standards and styles of living, and consider the consequences of our individual and community choices and their effects on the environment.

Gini Paulsen
Shoreline



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Planning Commission Public Hearing on Comp Plan amendments includes Irons Brothers properties

Jack Malek of the Planning Commission listens
to a question from the audience
Photo copyright Marc Weinberg 2017
The Shoreline Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing on amendments to the Comp plan on Thursday, October 17, 2019, 7pm in the Council Chamber at Shoreline City Hall, 17500 Midvale Ave N, Shoreline 98133.

Unfortunately, there was a scheduling mix up with the date of the meeting and Irons Brothers owners and land use attorney will be unable to attend.

To compensate, the city is extending the hearing the the November 21st meeting of the Planing Commission.

The City has set the following schedule:

  • The Planning Commission will hold the Public Hearing on October 17th and will continue the hearing to November 21st for any additional testimony.  This will allow sufficient time for the public to provide comment and the applicants of both Comprehensive Plan amendment proposals to provide testimony on their amendments.
  • The public and the applicants may testify and/or provide written comments at either the October 17th or November 21st meetings.
  • The applicants and commenters will have up to 10 minutes to speak.
  • If the public or applicants can’t attend, they may submit written comments to the Planning Commission no later than November 21st at 5:00pm.

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Don't hug your turtle - Salmonella infections linked to contact with pet turtles

Sulcata tortoise owned by
Jennifer Underwood
State health officials are working with local and federal public health partners to investigate Salmonella infections linked to contact with pet turtles.

So far only two cases of Salmonella illness are linked to pet turtle contact in Washington in this multi-state outbreak, one each from Kitsap and Whatcom counties. Both people report contact with pet turtles, and one person was hospitalized.

The Department of Health said that “People should know that reptiles and amphibians carry Salmonella, and they can best prevent getting and spreading the illness by learning safe pet handling techniques.”

Reptiles like turtles, lizards, and snakes, and amphibians such as frogs can have Salmonella bacteria on their bodies, even when they are otherwise healthy and clean. The germs also get on the animal's tank and other items or surfaces the animal may have come in contact with.

Prevent salmonellosis by always washing your hands after handling reptiles and amphibians. Keep pets and their equipment out of your kitchen or anywhere food is prepared, served, or eaten. Clean reptile and amphibian habitats outside your home to avoid cross-contaminating surfaces.

Updated with photo by Jennifer Underwood

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Tennis: Shorecrest vs Mountlake Terrace

Shorecrest Varsity Boys Tennis
WesCo 2A/3A 10/02/19 @Shoreview Park
Shorecrest 7 - MLT 0

Singles

  1. Zaid Khan vs Marck Primavera  6-0  6-2  W
  2. Calvin Rice vs Andrew Doty  6-1  6-4  W
  3. Owen Pierce vs Jack Ledford  6-2  6-1  W
  4. Matthew Gardiner vs Ben Britton  6-4  6-4  W

Doubles

  1. Carson Hart / Ben Silber vs Drew Daly / Marcus Nelson  6-0  6-1  W
  2. John Burke / Tyler Keen vs Kaz Mag / Kevin Schaab  6-2  6-2  W
  3. Connor Wakefield / Ben Wendt vs Christian Gill-More / Ben Ketchum 6-1 6-1 W

--Coach Rob Mann



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Letter to the Editor: LFP Vision is thoughtful diligent governance

To the Editor:

I encourage all readers to look at the Lake Forest Park Vision passed last Thursday by our current City Council: A bright ray of good news and thoughtful diligent governance!

I particularly like the focus on the metaphor of “A Village in the Forest”, defining the character and design orientation of the town center, reminding us that we need to make room for people as well as steward and conserve our natural canopy and water resources. It embraces ecologically sound principles and practices even as it recognizes the future challenges that will necessarily come in transportation, population density and the built environment of our town center.

This is good government! We’re fortunate to have a committed active City Council that is listening to and engaging with an active and committed citizenry. Now, let’s shake hands and focus on supporting the necessary conversations and legislation to realize the vision!!

Anne Stadler
Lake Forest Park



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Cartoon by Whitney Potter: CAT scan



Previous cartoons by Whitney Potter can be found under Features 
in the first column of the front page of the Shoreline Area News



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"Theatre of Intriguing Possibilities" presents DEATH TAX



Edmonds Driftwood Players' "Theatre of Intriguing Possibilities" presents 

DEATH TAX
By Lucas Hnath
Directed by Curtis Rawls

It's 2010. December. Infirm Maxine thinks her daughter is paying nurse Tina to gently nudge her into the grave before the new year. Thinks she's doing this so her daughter doesn't have to pay hefty estate taxes, taxes that take effect on January 1. Nurse Tina is doing no such thing, but when Maxine offers Tina a portion of her sizable estate on the condition that she lives until the 1st, Tina changes her tune. But of course, the plan doesn't go according to plan.

Death Tax is a darkly comic play about death and taxes and how we live with both.

Featuring Cara Thomas, Carol Richmond, James Hamilton, and Kris "Pepper" Hambrick.

October 17 – 27, 2019
Thursdays-Saturdays at 8pm
Sundays at 2pm

$20 General; $18 Jr/Sr/Military
Click HERE to purchase tickets

Tickets purchased are for general admission seating – All sales are final

Driftwood Players at the Wade James Theatre, 950 Main St, Edmonds 98020.



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Destinations: Home Show this weekend at CenturyLink

Irons Brothers at 2018 Seattle Home Show
The Seattle Home show is this weekend, Saturday, October 12, 2019 from 10am to 8pm @ CenturyLink Field Event Center, and Sunday, October 13 from 10am to 6pm.

CenturyLink Field Event Center 800 Occidental Ave S, Seattle 98134

From gaming to gardening and everything in between, Northwesterners can see all the latest for the home when Seattle Home Show 2, the fall version of the oldest and largest consumer home show in the nation, opens its doors October 12 and 13 at CenturyLink Field Event Center.

Everything is under one roof from the latest products and services for the home, a new “The People’s Choice” award in interior design, to free art and antiques appraisals by star appraiser Dr. Lori, when this annual housing extravaganza celebrates its 21st annual run.

Chermak Construction 2018 booth
Another new feature to Seattle Home Show 2 is LanFest, a two-day “Bring Your Own Computer” gaming competition for gamers of all ages raising money for charity, with a special “Free Play” section where show visitors can play for free with the price of admission. Details are in the news release, embedded below.

Local businesses exhibiting in this year’s show are: Irons Brothers Construction and Edmonds' Chermak Construction (Booth 1206). Both companies are heavily involved with Rampathon, building accessible ramps in North King and South Snohomish counties.

Plenty of parking will be available at CenturyLink Field Event Center Parking Garage and T-Mobile Park Parking Garage. Vehicles with four or more occupants can take advantage of “Four or More Park Free™” in designated lots, courtesy of RSVP. Park for $5 with E-ticket purchase.

Update - Chermak Construction will also be participating.

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RBCA candidate forum - Part 2 - City Council and Ronald Commissioners



By Diane Hettrick
Photos by Bob Pfeiffer

Part 1 of the forum notes, with Fire Commissioners and Shoreline School Board candidates, can be found here.

Note to RBCA: next time, seat the opposing candidates together.

Luis Berbesi and Keith Scully
Shoreline City Council

City of Shoreline, Council Position 6

Betsy Robertson
Luis Berbesi

Luis Berbesi seemed like he was auditioning for a stand up comedian instead of city council. He's not going to win and he doesn't care. He says he has already won because he's getting so much attention and so many people are listening to him. He is witty and he got a lot of laughs during the evening. ("What the council needs." he said, "is someone with a Venezuelan accent.") He's smart and wants to be involved. He still hasn't figured out that the city doesn't fund the school district or pay teachers or that failing the Community Center Prop 1 does not mean that the city has $81 million dollars lying around to spend on the schools.

Betsy is already on the council, having been appointed (unanimously, she pointed out) to the seat vacated when Jesse Salomon was elected to the state legislature. She does talk a lot about the importance of having geographic distribution of councilmembers and how she's the only one east of the freeway.

David Chen and Vivian Collica
City of Shoreline, Council Position 4
David Chen
Doris McConnell 

Doris is a long-term incumbent, having been on the council since 2008. She said that we need smart growth, not unbridled growth. She also said that she had been "endorsed by her opponent" which sent a ripple through the room and startled her opponent, David Chen. I asked Doris what she meant and she said "Oh gosh, I didn't finish my sentence!" She was talking about the third person in the primary, Ginny Scantlebury.

When candidates were asked about their infrastructure priorities, Doris said that people talked most about sidewalks, and proved it by voting for a ballot measure to fund new sidewalks. That Transportation Benefit District may lose funding if Tim Eyman's initiative I-976 passes. She said that the council doesn't get anything done alone, that they need to find things they can work on with the community.

David wants the city to harness the power of the light rail and use it to our advantage. He talks about creating partnerships with our local institutions - school district, community college - to reach shared goals. He's concerned about keeping working families in the city and creating access, equity, and opportunity for all. "No one should have to live on the streets." He's concerned about people living on fixed incomes and how rising housing costs will affect them. He worked in direct services for the Vision House Jacob's Well project which houses, trains, and provides support services for homeless families and was chair of their board. He's on the board of the Dale Turner Y and the charitable arm of the Sounders. He wants smaller developments with community features. Make sure that things can come in that we want that are not limited by permitting and planning design codes.

Betsy Robertson and Doris McConnell
City of Shoreline, Council Position 2
Keith Patrick Scully
Vivian Collica

Keith gave an update on Point Wells, a focus of interest in Richmond Beach. The city wants small or no development. The developer wants a huge development. There was a slight set back when the developer was given an additional six months to correct the defects in their application. They would have to build a second road out of the site. Shoreline has made peace with Woodway and the cities are working together to oppose the development. Keith vowed to fight it all the way.

Vivian says that Shoreline is not a walkable city. It's not a destination city. Developers get a 12 year tax break but our taxes go up. Businesses are struggling but there's only one person in the Economic Development office. At events, we bring in food trucks that compete with our own businesses. We lose sales tax because developers are not forced to put businesses in their new buildings. The pool doesn't create revenue.

In response to a question on what they would do to solve homelessness, Vivian said to give the same tax breaks to homeowners as developers, so the homeowner can rent out rooms in their home to people who need housing. She said that it can be solved on a local level. Keith pointed to the 198th project and the partnerships which will provide 100 units to people who are homeless or in danger of being homeless as well as services.

City infrastructure - Keith said that sidewalks were a high priority and the city got it done. The 145th and 185th corridors are in process. They are not going to ask for more taxes and are going to let these major projects play out before planning more. Vivian said that we lost the post office and let an apartment building go in. Keith said that the post office is a great idea but we can't build one - the post office has to do that.

Laura Mork and Gretchen Atkinson
Ronald Wastewater District, Commissioner Position 2
Gretchen Atkinson

Ronald Wastewater District, Commissioner Position 3
Laura Mork

Ronald Wastewater District, Commissioner Position 4
Craig Degginger

All three commissioners are running unopposed. 

Laura Mork introduced herself as an engineer and infrastructure geek. She served on the city's sidewalk committee.

Gretchen said that she is a long-time volunteer in Shoreline - PTA, neighborhood association, council of neighborhoods, chamber of commerce. She has been on the Ronald board for six years, four as president.

Craig Degginger was not present.

The city is in the process of absorbing Ronald but the board still sets policy and owns the assets of Ronald, including that in Point Wells.

Board president Gretchen Atkinson said that the planned city assumption on March 1st is off the table for now because Ronald is involved in the Point Wells lawsuit, which has been going on for five years. Olympic View Water and Sewer District in Edmonds has lost five lawsuits but won in appellate court. The case is now going to the state supreme court.

She said that work will continue with the city on the assumption. Ronald is still planning for future development and expansion of the infrastructure.

Sound Transit will be moving two wastewater pipes on 145th and 30 inch pipes on 185th by the station.



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Letter to the Editor: Lorri Bodi can offer better solutions

To the Editor:

If you have been following the events in LFP over how the Town Center will be developed then you are aware of the frustrations those events have caused citizens. What started out looking like an opportunity for citizens to participate in suggesting what features were desirable has resulted in a moratorium that puts the whole project on hold for six months.

It became apparent to citizens that the Council was promoting a range up to 1,500 dwellings to be built in Town Center, plus a huge 300 stall garage to service the numbers of commuters using Sound Transit’s buses; not to mention they spent $963,000 with consultants developing their plan and selling it to citizens at several public events. Amidst all the furor created with their actions, the Council cancelled 50% of their public meetings.

We need to use our voting privilege next month to put a new voice on the Council. Lorri Bodi can offer better solutions for how to move forward with not only Town Center but with other Citizen priorities; not just Council priorities. Lorri Bodi has the skills, experience and leadership to put our Council back on track. Lorri is not going to waste your tax dollars listening to consultants when there are hundreds of citizens to listen to with constructive ideas. Lorri shares our worries about all the increased density and horrible traffic LFP is threatened by and has no interest in increasing the problems. Lorri has no conflict of interest with developers or organizations that are promoting growth throughout our region as she understands that growth has to have a balance with the environment, not replace it with intrusive development.

The Council has handed the Town Center project review over to the Planning Commission which provides citizens an excellent opportunity to attend their meetings and offer comment.

Jack Tonkin 
(ex-Council and Planning Commission member, 52-year resident)
Lake Forest Park



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LFP City Council adopts Town Center Vision document

At its meeting on October 10, 2019, the Lake Forest Park City Council considered Resolution 1746, adopting the 2019 Adopted Vision for the Lake Forest Park Town Center

Following discussion and consideration of citizen input from the September 12 open house, the Council took action to approve Resolution 1746.

The Lake Forest Park Town Center Vision is the result of a public process that has included stakeholder interviews, a community task force, council deliberations and direct community input.

The adopted Vision will guide the Planning Commission and City Council as they consider amendments to the Town Center code, to support future redevelopment in a manner that maintains Town Center as the heart of the community.

As the region is forecast to grow by 1.8 million additional people and 1.2 million new jobs by 2050, it is important to ensure that any local growth occurs in a manner that respects the character, values and Vision of Lake Forest Park.

--City of Lake Forest Park



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Medicare open enrollment October 15 to December 7


Medicare’s Open Enrollment Period has arrived for the more than 1.3 million Medicare beneficiaries in Washington.

From October 15 to December 7, 2019 people on Medicare can:
  • Switch from Original Medicare to a Medicare Advantage plan or vice versa.
  • Join, drop or switch a Part D prescription drug plan if they are on Original Medicare.
  • Switch to a different Medicare Advantage plan if they are already on one.

The Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) program, which is part of the Washington state Office of the Insurance Commissioner, is ready to help with all of these decisions.

They will be at the Shoreline - Lake Forest Park Senior Center on Friday, October 18, (see article)

Celebrating its 40th year of helping people in Washington state, SHIBA provides free, unbiased and confidential help with Medicare and other health care options to people of all ages and backgrounds.

“I’m very proud of the work our SHIBA volunteers and staff continue to provide to consumers,” said state Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler. 
“Our volunteer advisors can help you compare plans and other information to help you make an informed decision about what Medicare plans work best for you. And if you qualify, they can even help you apply for any programs that'll save you money on Medicare costs.”

Medicare is not one-size-fits-all. Each person’s needs, situation and benefits are different – and that includes spouses, who may have their own Medicare plan.

Consider these tips for 2020:
  • Plan costs and coverage can change every year, so review and keep all letters and notices your current plan sends you.
  • List all of the prescription drugs you take, the doses, and how often you take them. Then, use Medicare's Plan Finder to compare Part D plans.
  • Review the 2020 Medicare & You handbook. You should receive it in the mail by mid-October.
  • If you have questions, call SHIBA at 800-562-6900 before you sign up. 
Find a SHIBA workshop near you.
  • You can schedule a one-on-one counseling appointment with a SHIBA volunteer, Monday through Friday: Call our Insurance Consumer Hotline at 1-800-562-6900 and ask to speak with a SHIBA volunteer in your local area.
  • Find the phone number for your local SHIBA office.
  • Shoreline - Lake Forest Park Senior Center on the 3rd Friday - October 18. (see article)


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SHIBA volunteers at the Senior Center will help with Medicare and health care choices

SHIBA is composed of retired insurance
professionals who volunteer for the Office
of the Insurance Commissioner
The Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) program provides free, unbiased, and confidential assistance with Medicare and health care choices. 

A SHIBA volunteer will review with you the options available within the state of Washington.

The SHIBA volunteer will be on hand each 3rd Friday of the month, from 10am – 12pm. The next date is Friday, October 18, 2019.

Call the center at 206-365-1536 to schedule your FREE help.

The senior center is located at 18560 1stAve NE, Shoreline 98155 in the southernmost building on the Shoreline Center campus. Free parking in south lot 

This service is in partnership with the Washington Office of the Insurance Commissioner.



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Tennis: Shorecrest vs Edmonds-Woodway

Shorecrest varsity boys tennis
WesCo 2A/3A 10/1 @Shoreview Park

Edmonds-Woodway 4 - Shorecrest 3
SC overall record 2-6

Shorecrest players listed first

Singles
  1. Ben Silber vs Sebastian Fernandez  0-6  0-6  L
  2. Zaid Khan vs Sam Browne  6-4  7-6 (7-3)  W
  3. Calvin Rice vs Cooper McCarthy  7-6 (7-4)  6-2  W
  4. Owen Pierce vs Evan Clugston  6-3  6-1  W
Doubles
  1. John Burke / Tyler Keen vs Dylan Strauss / Zach Foreman  0-6  0-6  L
  2. Carson Hart / Ben Wendt vs Will Bates / Russell Anderson  2-6  1-6  L
  3. Michael Crosson / Matthew Gardiner vs Noah Croskey / Grant Oliver  3-6  1-6  L
--Coach Rob Mann



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It is illegal to take campaign signs - call 911

From a previous year's campaigns
Photo by Steven H. Robinson
 
By Diane Hettrick

It is campaign season and campaign signs are sprouting everywhere. They are also disappearing everywhere.

This is very frustrating - and expensive - for the campaigns. Those signs are very expensive and most of our local campaigns are run on a shoestring.

There is a state law against stealing signs. RCW 29A.84.040. I'll summarize.

Removing or defacing campaign signs without authorization is a misdemeanor carrying the possibility of imprisonment not to exceed 90 days and/or a fine not to exceed $1000. 
The defacement or removal of each item constitutes a separate violation.

In previous years of contentious contests, campaigns often accused opponents of stealing their signs. Many years back, Shoreline City staff used to pick up stacks of signs that were placed in illegal places.

Everyone seems to be more sophisticated these days. Campaigns don't make unfounded accusations and they know where to put their signs.

I checked with Shoreline Assistant City Manager John Norris to see what the City was doing.

The City does sometimes collect signs that are placed in the right of way if they are placed in locations that become line of site hazards for drivers, placed in the medians of the right of way, which can also cause a hazard, or placed where we have underground irrigation piping (which is mostly along Aurora), as signs can puncture the irrigation system.

Further, he said that when the City does pick up signs they make an effort to contact the campaign and encourage them to come collect them from City Hall.

Several seasons ago, people in Shoreline were posting photos of a man with a white van who was clearing the street of all campaign signs.

I asked Shoreline Police Chief Shawn Ledford what he wanted people to do when they see someone like that, taking signs.

He said, "Call 911."

Get some details and photos, if you can. A description of the person(s), location, direction they are traveling. If they are associated with a vehicle, get description and license plate if possible.

Election Day is November 5, 2019. Campaign signs need to be picked up within 5 days. Campaigns invariably miss a few signs - if you can, contact the campaign and let them know the location of the sign. Or contact me and I'll let them know. 



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The Red Carpet is Ready, Are You?

Friday, October 11, 2019


Lake Forest Park Rotary will have the lights and the camera, now all we need is the action, YOUR action for our community.

Join us on Saturday, February 8, 2020 at Inglewood Golf Club, for "A Night at the Oscars' - a chance to mingle with our business and community leaders, and participate in a one-of-a-kind auction to raise funds for Rotary's projects.

Over the past seven years, this event has raised more than half-a-million-dollars to help our community and beyond.

The dress code? A fabulous you. The 'paparazzi' will be there upon your arrival as you are the true celebrities of Lake Forest Park. Mayor Jeff will be there...



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Scene on the Sound: USCGC John Midgett


Research and photo by Jan Hansen

USCGC John Midgett (WHEC-726), previously USCGC Midgett (WHEC-726), is the twelfth and latest of the United States Coast Guard's fleet of 378 ft (115 m) high endurance cutters.

With her crew of 24 officers and 160 enlisted men and women, she is homeported in Seattle, Washington under the operational and administrative control of Commander, Pacific Area (COMPACAREA).

Midgett is the third ship in her class (HERO) to be named for outstanding Coast Guardsmen.

Her namesake, the late Chief Warrant Officer John Allen "BOSN/Bosun" Midgett, Jr. was born in 1876 in Rodanthe, North Carolina, and served for nearly forty years with the United States Life-Saving Service and the Coast Guard.

He was awarded the Gold Lifesaving Medal, the country's highest award for saving a life, for his heroic rescue of thirty six crewmen from the torpedoed British tanker Mirlo in 1918.

Bos'n Midgett and his lifeboat crew rescued the entire crew, despite rough seas and flames from the tanker's cargo of refined oil and gasoline.




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Mini Edition Arts Camp Nov 11 for students in grades 1-6

The Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council is pleased to present a Mini Edition Arts Camp this fall! 

We have a long-standing tradition of offering camps that are unique in focus with visual arts. 

We pride ourselves on not filling time, but offering substance to our campers! 


9am - 3:30pm | Lake Forest Park City Hall | Cost: $90
Registration is open to all students grades 1-6. 
Scholarships are available! 

Students will learn about the history and purpose of traditional Mexican Alebrijes– whimsical creatures. They will be guided to sketch and design their piece from their imagination, build an armature and paint details. Alebrijes are known for detailed finishes using dots, lines and geometrical motifs.

Learn about and create 3-D sculptures in the style of artist Louise Nevelson in part two of camp. 

Students will construct a composition from ordinary objects made from wood, plastic, and clay, and then paint them to form abstract sculpture.

Students will take home their sketches and their two unique sculptures!

The Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to cultivate creativity and inspire our community through the arts.


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Public Health sounds the alarm on fentanyl deaths in teenagers

Public Health of Seattle and King County is sounding the alarm on fentanyl.

Sadly, there has been a recent increase in overdose deaths in King County, driven largely by fentanyl found in illicit pills and powders. These deaths are occurring more frequently among people 18 or younger.

They are buying the drugs online or 'on the street.'

WARNING: Beware of counterfeit pills that may look like prescription drugs. They likely contain fentanyl. Do not consume any pill that you do not directly receive from a pharmacy or your prescriber. Pills purchased online are not safe.

WHAT IS FENTANYL?

Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid drug that is approximately 100 times more powerful than other opioids. Fentanyl is often added to illicit street drugs such as fake pills and white powder. 

Fentanyl and other opioids cause overdose by slowing breathing and eventually can cause death.

WHAT DOES FENTANYL LOOK LIKE?

In King County, fentanyl is most commonly seen in blue, greenish, or pale colored counterfeit pills. There may be other colors. These pills may be marked as “M30” and sometimes as “K9,” “215,” and “v48.” Fentanyl may also be in white powders. 

Oxycodone pills that are sold on the street or online likely contain fentanyl.

You can’t smell or taste fentanyl. You can’t tell if there’s fentanyl in the pills by looking at them.

The amount of fentanyl can vary between pills, even within the same batch. While a single pill might get a person high without killing them, another pill could be fatal.


WHAT TO DO TO PREVENT FATAL OVERDOSES: Know the signs of an overdose or excessive opioid use. 

Someone may be overdosing if they:
  • Won’t wake up or it’s difficult to awaken them
  • Have slow or no breathing
  • Have pale, ashy, cool skin
  • Have blue lips or fingernails
  • Abnormal snoring pattern (e.g., unusually loud)
  • Extreme drowsiness
If you witness an overdose, call 9-1-1 right away. Washington State’s Good Samaritan law will protect you and the person who is overdosing from drug possession charges.

Narcan
Give naloxone (Narcan), a nasal spray that counteracts the life-threatening effects of an opioid overdose.

Anyone in Washington state can now obtain naloxone "Dr. Kathy Lofy, the state’s health officer, signed a “standing order” for Naloxone, also known by the brand name Narcan. 

"The order is statewide and allows any person or organization to obtain the medication from a pharmacy without a prescription." --The Seattle Times

Washington residents covered by Apple Health, the state's Medicaid program, can get Naloxone at no cost. The state encourages people to call a pharmacy ahead of time. DOH began a program in February to distribute Naloxone kits statewide, and expects to pass out 11,000 during the program's first year.

Chain pharmacies that offer naloxone throughout WA State:
Get rid of unused or expired medications. Find a medicine return drop-box near you or text MEDS to 667873 

If you think someone is overdosing, do not let them fall back asleep.
 
TREATMENT WORKS

Many different treatment options are available across King County, including medications to treat opioid use disorder. Visit the Washington Recovery Help Line or call 1-866-789-7511.



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Record low average rate decrease for Washington’s 2020 individual health insurance market

Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler has approved a record low average rate decrease of -3.25% for Washington’s 2020 individual health insurance market. Two new health insurers - PacificSource Health Plans and Providence Health Plan - are also entering the market. 

“Despite the Trump administration’s effort over the last two years to sabotage the Affordable Care Act, the record average rate decrease and interest by insurers is evidence that our market is stabilizing,” said Kreidler. 
“We have more work to do to lower the cost of health care and to help lower out-of-pocket costs, but more choice and lower premiums are welcome news.”

Open enrollment for the individual market runs Nov. 1 - Dec. 15. Consumers can shop for plans in Washington's Exchange. 

Approximately 248,000 people who don’t get coverage from their employer must buy their own health insurance through the individual market, with most shopping on the Exchange. 

In Washington, 65% of people who buy plans on the Exchange qualify for subsidies that help lower their monthly premiums.



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Shoreline Peace Dance Friday evening

Trees on 8th NW - Photo by Lee Lageschulte
Autumn is a rich time to let go of what no longer serves. 
Just watch those leaves!


Why not invite Shiva's momentum?

Shambo Shankara (sing happiness for Shiva's gifts)

And the omnipresent strength and beneficence of Tara?

Om Tare Tuttare Ture Soha! 

And prepare with DELIGHT in Equanimity and updraft of Peace?

Om SHANTI Om. Metta, Karuna, Mudita, UPEKKHA

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These are simple circle movements to live music, inspired by wisdom traditions from around the globe. Each Dance is taught, no need to bring a partner, no experience necessary. Come as you are or dress elegantly. Comfortable shoes or bare feet recommended.


Shoreline Peace Dance
Friday, October 11, 2019, 7:30-9:30pm
and every 2nd Friday
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NAMASTE YOGA STUDIO
The Evergreen Building
18021 15th Ave NE, Suite 101
Shoreline, WA 98155
Ample Parking
ADA accessible
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Suggested donation $5-15. You are welcome regardless of funds.
Got Questions? ...Ginger Hayra, 206 546-6092


Namaste Yoga Studio is a beautiful and inspiring place to meet! 



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Tolling in the SR 99 tunnel starts Nov 9

Tolling in the SR 99 tunnel will start on November 9, 2019. 

Travelers are urged to get ready now to avoid the last minute rush before tolling starts.

Check out the WSDOT blog and video to find out everything you need to know to get Good To Go! for SR 99 tolling.

A Good To Go!pass is the only way to pay the lowest toll rates in the tunnel ranging between $1 and $2.25 depending on the time of day.

Without a Good To Go! account, those same tolls will cost $2 more for each trip. We’re giving out a limited number of free Good To Go! sticker passes while supplies last at 99tunnel.com.

All existing Good To Go! passes will work in the SR 99 tunnel – so if you already have a pass in your vehicle, you’re all set.


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Letter to the Editor: Most excited about the splash pads

To the Editor:

I am writing in support of Proposition 1. The park improvements included in the bond measure are important to consider when deciding how to vote. Shoreline parks are a source of pride in our community. The proposed upgrades will bring needed improvements.

The feature I'm most excited about are the splash pads! I currently take our 2 year old grandson Lucca to Edmonds to enjoy their splash park and boy does he have a ball. I'd rather take him to a Shoreline park. I support Shoreline businesses, frequent Shoreline restaurants, and support my community whenever I can. I feel the same way about our parks.

I was a member of the Shoreline Parks Funding Advisory Committee. Our group felt strongly that park improvements should be part of this bond measure. The Shoreline park system is an essential service that provides quality of life, enhances our community, increases property values and promotes healthy living through physical activity. Like any asset, it requires periodic investments to maintain.

The joy of child in play at a park is hard to beat. The excitement of discovering new adventures through swings, slides and splash pads is contagious. Adults love the trails and trees. Let's make that available to everyone in our community through a fully accessible play area at Richmond Highlands.

Please vote yes on Shoreline Proposition 1.

Joan Herrick
Shoreline



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